morphogen

noun

mor·pho·gen | \ ˈmȯr-fə-jən

, -ˌjen \

Definition of morphogen

: a diffusible chemical substance that exerts control over morphogenesis especially by forming a gradient in concentration

Examples of morphogen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Each cell in the sheet is programmed to make three pairs of molecules — one pair for each morphogen. — Quanta Magazine, 5 Apr. 2018 Signaling molecules called morphogens then diffuse through the embryonic tissues, eventually defining the formation of body parts. — Wired, 24 Mar. 2019 Signaling molecules called morphogens then diffuse through the embryonic tissues, eventually defining the formation of body parts. — Jordana Cepelewicz, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2019 Signaling molecules called morphogens then diffuse through the embryonic tissues, eventually defining the formation of body parts. — Wired, 24 Mar. 2019 Signaling molecules called morphogens then diffuse through the embryonic tissues, eventually defining the formation of body parts. — Jordana Cepelewicz, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2019 Signaling molecules called morphogens then diffuse through the embryonic tissues, eventually defining the formation of body parts. — Wired, 24 Mar. 2019 Signaling molecules called morphogens then diffuse through the embryonic tissues, eventually defining the formation of body parts. — Wired, 24 Mar. 2019 Signaling molecules called morphogens then diffuse through the embryonic tissues, eventually defining the formation of body parts. — Wired, 24 Mar. 2019 See More

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